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A silicon transporter in rice

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  • Jian Feng Ma

    (Okayama University)

  • Kazunori Tamai

    (Okayama University)

  • Naoki Yamaji

    (Okayama University)

  • Namiki Mitani

    (Okayama University)

  • Saeko Konishi

    (Forestry and Fisheries)

  • Maki Katsuhara

    (Okayama University)

  • Masaji Ishiguro

    (Suntory Institute for Bioorganic Research)

  • Yoshiko Murata

    (Suntory Institute for Bioorganic Research)

  • Masahiro Yano

    (National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences)

Abstract

Silicon transport in rice Silicon, the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust and soil, is beneficial to plant growth and helps them overcome various forms of stress. It is particularly important for high and sustainable production of rice. A rice gene (Lsi1) responsible for controlling silicon accumulation has now been identified. The gene is permanently expressed in the roots, and suppression of its activity reduces silicon uptake. This is the first report of a silicon transporter in higher plants, and as some plants are unable to accumulate silicon in sufficient amounts, it could provide strategies for producing stress-resistant crops.

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  • Jian Feng Ma & Kazunori Tamai & Naoki Yamaji & Namiki Mitani & Saeko Konishi & Maki Katsuhara & Masaji Ishiguro & Yoshiko Murata & Masahiro Yano, 2006. "A silicon transporter in rice," Nature, Nature, vol. 440(7084), pages 688-691, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:440:y:2006:i:7084:d:10.1038_nature04590
    DOI: 10.1038/nature04590
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